Material Safety Data Sheet
Barium peroxide
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Barium Peroxide
Catalog Numbers: SIORIS.NET/14
Synonyms: None.
CAS #: 1304-29-6
Molecular Weight: 169.326
Chemical Formula: BaO2
Company Identification:
ATHANASIOS SIORIS – AID360 LIMITED
Unit 2201, 22/F Chung Kiu, Comm. Bldg, 47-51 Shantung street
Mongkok, Kowloon, HONG KONG
For information, call: +852 81701280 & +30 6909 803872
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS#
1304-29-6
Chemical Name
Percent
Barium peroxide
EINECS/ELINCS
215-128-4
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available. Appearance: white powder.
Not available.
Target Organs: Kidneys, heart, liver, spleen, gastrointestinal system, bone
marrow, nerves.
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Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation. Causes redness and pain.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. Causes redness and pain. May be harmful if absorbed
through the skin.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea,
vomiting and diarrhea. May cause muscle weakness, convulsions, and respiratory
paralysis.
Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Inhalation of dust causes severe irritation of the
nose and throat.
Chronic: Not available.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the
upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause fire.
Extinguishing Media: Do NOT use water directly on fire. Use dry chemical to fight
fire.
Flash Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: Not published.
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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes.
Storage: Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a cool, dry place. Store
in a tightly closed container.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations
low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name
Barium peroxide
ACGIH
NIOSH
0.5 mg/m3 TWA
(listed under Barium).
none listed
OSHA - Final PELs
0.5 mg/m3 TWA
(listed under Barium).
OSHA Vacated PELs: Barium peroxide: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this
chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Not available.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or
European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149
approved respirator when necessary.
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Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Powder
Appearance: off-white
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:450 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:800 deg C
Solubility: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 4.96g/ml.
Molecular Formula:BaO2
Molecular Weight:169.326
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Not available.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, combustible materials, heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Acids, bases, finely powdered metals,
acetic anhydride, hydroxylamine, organic materials, reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxygen.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
CAS# 1304-29-6:
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 1304-29-6: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
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Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Other Studies: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available.
Environmental: No information available.
Physical: No information available.
Other: Do not empty into drains.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is
classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification
determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must
consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and
accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
Shipping
Name:
US DOT
Canada TDG
BARIUM PEROXIDE
No information available.
Hazard Class:
5.1+6.1
UN Number:
UN1449
Packing Group:
II
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 1304-29-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 1304-29-6: acute, reactive.
Section 313
This material contains Barium peroxide (listed as Barium), %, (CAS# 1304-29-6)
which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and
40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under
the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the
CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the
CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
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CAS# 1304-29-6 can be found on the following state right to know lists: New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN O
Risk Phrases:
R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Safety Phrases:
S 13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S 27 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1304-29-6: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 1304-29-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
WHMIS: Not available.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 1304-29-6 is not listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Additional Information
MSDS Creation Date: 7/19/2000
Revision #1 Date: 22/08/2014
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